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Bicycle Top Tube Protector

Step 10Armoured Top Tube

Another view of the mounted protector. As a final flash of brilliance, envision 2 strategically sewn Velcro loops on the top of the protector, to hold your bike pump, as you pedal your butt around town.
Cool, eh?

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May 29, 2011. 3:10 PMKatie5757 says:

Make ensure you instal the pump on the underside of the protector.. Assuming it is for the protection of body parts..also. padding on the vertical frame might be in order in case the pubic bone connects in a forward motion.
Do you learn how to fall from your bike, as with a motor cycle?

Apr 27, 2009. 1:55 PMDan Schmidt says:

lol, I rocked a top tube protector on my bmx bike when I was 12. after seeing your instructions, i can relive my childhood!